Hawler Medical University

Overview

English Name: Hawler Medical University

Acronyms: HMU

Founded: 2005

Control Type: Public

World Rank: #4930

Rank in Iraq: #43

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Operating from Erbil, Iraq, Hawler Medical University delivers higher education as a public university established in 2005. It serves as a higher-education provider within Iraq.

Academically, Hawler Medical University spans bachelor's through doctoral programmes, hosted within multiple faculties. The university runs a catalogue of active programmes across these constituent units.

Student enrolment at Hawler Medical University reaches 4,000 students. The institutional environment is shaped by its campus environment, where students, faculty, and support staff interact daily.

On academic rankings, Hawler Medical University is ranked #4930 globally and #43 within Iraq. The institution participates in Iraq's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

Need to get in touch with Hawler Medical University or find your way to campus? Address, phone, email, and online links are below. These reflect what the institution publishes on its official channels.

Academic Details

Hawler Medical University's scale, faculty balance, and academic recognition. Staff-with-doctorate share often signals research culture more reliably than headline research output figures.

Degrees

The degree levels available at Hawler Medical University — bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and others — are organised below. Each tier signals a different depth of specialisation and minimum study duration.

Faculties & Divisions

Subject coverage by faculty inside Hawler Medical University. Faculty groupings reflect both academic tradition and the institution's strategic positioning across disciplines.

Programs Offered

Browse Hawler Medical University's programmes by level, or filter by name to find a specific course. The grouping helps when you have a target qualification tier but want to compare specific programme content.

How to apply to Hawler Medical University

What applying to Hawler Medical University typically involves — research, eligibility check, document prep, submission, and follow-up.

1. 1
   Identify the right programme

   Hawler Medical University's catalogue includes 20 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.

2. 2
   Check entry requirements

   Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Hawler Medical University's admissions process.

3. 3
   Prepare your application documents

   Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.

4. 4
   Submit via the institution

   Submit your completed application through Hawler Medical University's official website at hmu.edu.krd. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.

5. 5
   Get in touch with admissions

   Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at +964662273383. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawler Medical University

A short Q&A covering Hawler Medical University's essentials — founding, location, scale, ranking, and academic structure.

Top-Ranked Universities in Iraq

The leading universities in Iraq are listed below — useful for sizing Hawler Medical University against the country's top tier. Top-tier institutions in Iraq typically set admissions standards that downstream universities track.

University of Baghdad

Baghdad · Public · Rank #1102

University of Technology

Baghdad · Public · Rank #1862

The University of Mustansiriyah

Baghdad · Public · Rank #1936

University of Babylon

Babylon · Public · Rank #2376

University of Diyala

Baqubah · Public · Rank #2427

Faculties at Nearby Universities

Public transport hubs near Hawler Medical University affect access to all the universities below similarly. Major transit nodes often correlate with where the cluster of institutions is densest.

UN

University of Kurdistan Hewlêr

Erbil · Public · Rank #3842

Koya University

Erbil · Public · Rank #3897

Salahaddin University-Erbil

Erbil · Public · Rank #3965

Tishk International University

Erbil · Private · Rank #4316

Cihan University-Erbil

Erbil · Private · Rank #4706

Where Else to Study Pharmacy

Beyond Hawler Medical University, several other universities in Iraq deliver focused Pharmacy programmes worth exploring before you commit to a single application. Programme depth and elective range vary significantly between institutions.

Al-Mustaqbal University

Hillah · Private · Rank #2743

University of Mosul

Mosul · Public · Rank #2870

University of Basrah

Basrah · Public · Rank #2941

UN

University of Anbar

Ramadi · Public · Rank #2977

Komar University of Science and Technology

Sulaymaniyah · Rank #3385

Universities Often Compared with Hawler Medical University

Cross-institutional admissions sharing exists in some networks — peers of Hawler Medical University sometimes accept shared application materials or recognise admissions decisions. Worth checking when batching applications.

Thi Qar University

Nasiriyah · Public · Rank #4947

University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa

Karbala · Private · Rank #4957

DI

Dijlah University College

Baghdad · Private · Rank #4900

Erbil Polytechnic University

Erbil · Public · Rank #4876

Al Iraqia University

Baghdad · Public · Rank #4985